This video is a thorough yet concise deep dive into how to sauté mushrooms. Comment with any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them!

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Simple Sautéed Mushrooms

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time7 minutes mins

Course: dinner, Side Dish, sides

Keyword: healthy, mushroom, mushrooms, side dish

Equipment

• 1 large sauté pan

Ingredients

• 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms See video for how to clean properly
• 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shishito or jalapeño pepper sliced, (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt or salt to taste

Instructions

• Use a damp paper towel to clean the mushrooms
• Cut mushrooms into large bite-size pieces
• Bring stove to medium-high heat then drizzle extra virgin olive oil into a large sauté pan
• Allow the oil to heat for a minute prior to adding the sliced pepper
• After about a minute, add the mushrooms (don't overcrowd!)
• Keep them moving by tossing or stirring them to avoid burning

Video

Notes

Using medium high heat allows the liquid to cook off quick enough to achieve the golden-brown color. 

Pepper is optional. Remember, if you add the pith and/or seeds, it increases the spice!